If you were to ask me what one Rockstar game I would like to play again/see a sequel to, I'd interrupt you before you even finished the question. The answer is Red Dead Redemption, and based on recent sales numbers for the game, I'm not the only that feels that way. Part of my wish will come true soon enough as the game will be added to the Xbox One Backwards Compatibility list this Friday, July 8.

Playstation Network has started up a two-week-long sale on spooky games and movies as befits this time of the year. Each week will have a slew of Halloween-esque sales: up to 65% off for everyone, and up to 80% off for PS Plus members. And the good news is that there's a healthy dose of co-op games included in the sale!

Back in the days of the ZX Spectrum I used to buy huge collections of game called things like '15 Massive Hits for £10'. On November 6th Rockstar are bringing back this tradition, but for $59.99, by bundling several of their games together and selling them at one price. Rockstar Games Collection Edition 1 will house the co-op friendly Red Dead Redemption, but also Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition and L.A. Noire.

Christian Cantamessa, co-writer/designer of several Rockstar games (including Manhunt, Manhunt 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Co-Optimus community favorite Red Dead Redemption) has signed on to direct a post-apocalyptic film - which he also co-wrote - with a very original sounding premise.

Don't own a copy of Red Dead Redemption yet? Firstly, why not, its one of the best games this generation. Secondly, fear not, as Rockstar Games have just announced the release date for the rumored Game of the Year edition; Oct 11th in the US and Oct 14th elsewhere. The pack will contain the original game as well as all the paid and free DLC.

It's been a long time since I last visited New Austin. Red Dead Redemption's take on the American Western was one of gaming's highlights last year. It appears Rockstar would like to give those of you who missed out a chance to cowboy up and hit the open trail. The keen eyes over at Eurogamer spotted a Red Dead Redemption: Game of the a Year edition at the BBFC. For those of you who don't know your European ratings board acronyms, (or are too lazy to use Google) that's the British Board of Film Classification. The RDR:GOTY edition is said to have the Undead Nightmare DLC, but it's unknown if the other DLC's will be included.

Our next Xbox Live co-op night is upon us and we're headed to the Old West to take on gangs, bandits, and of course jackelopes. Yes, the game of choice is Red Dead Redemption, and we'll be gathering a posse together to take on the bandit hideouts, hunting challenges, and tackle co-op missions.

After the slew of DLC releases in rapid succession for Red Dead Redemption, there were a few issues that piled up. It looks like an update is now live to fix little things like being able to play with people in Japan, and not having to restart every time you switch from single player to multi-player.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song says. Many staffers here at Co-Optimus are busy with finals, family, and the typical holiday chaos that runs rampant in late December. Red Dead Redemption and the addiction-inducing World of Warcraft will be making appearances in several weekends for us. What are your gaming plans?

Jon Favreau, director of the Iron Man and Iron Man 2 films (and season-appropriate comedy Elf), is currently editing Cowboys and Aliens. The film - based on the comic series of the same name - stars Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, and Olivia Munn...but you probably already knew all that.